We have lots of events happening in the shop!! Swedish Days is around the corner - June 21 - June 26 2011. Remember those great smells, turkey legs, corn etc., we are sooooooo lucky to have the Knights of Columbus food tent right outside our shop. Have one of their meals and eat inside if you want. We will also have tents up outside. Our bargain basement will be 75% off for the week !!! A lot of shops are having the QR code specials which you will find at the bottom of this news letter. Just use your smart phone or tablet to scan the code box for extra special deals from Geneva merchants. If you need more information on how to read the code just call the shop and ask for Joey. He will be able to give you a bit more info on how this works.

NEEDLEPOINT -

We have two trunk shows going on - Melissa Shirley's trunk show is here from now until June 26th 2011 - Susan Roberts will be here from now until July 10, 2011. Do not forget that you receive 15% off all trunk show items when you buy something from them.

We have also joined two clubs that will be beginning in September. These are going to be great fun. Nine creepy characters in a 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" triangle on 18 count mesh with stitch guides by Robin king. Lots of fun threads and easy to complete stitches. Sign up early and receive a bonus canvas with your 8th order. We would like to send out the first ones by September, 2011 - so order early so we have enough materials.

The next club are the Silly, Sassy,Sparkly Sock Club - each sock is approximately 6 inches stitched on 18 count mesh. Painted canvas and stitch guides are included.

Sign up early to be the first to receive yours. Thread and bead kits available separately for both clubs....

CROSS STITCH -

We have a wonderful Initial Pendant that comes from Italy. This pendant comes with charming charms. We are looking forward to the arrival of these. the kit for the pendant can be ordered. We think the price will be about $45.00. This does not include the thread so you this can be done with the color you choose. This would be a great idea for a gift....

Pendent

If you have not seen the trunk show from Rosewood Manor it is wonderful!!! Makes sure you come see it before it is gone. We are going to have more cross stitch trunk shows soon- anyone special you'd like to see just let us know....

Trunk Shows and Classes

CLASS SCHEDULES

JULY 15-18 2011- SHARON G. CANVAS EMBELLISHMENT AND TRUNK SHOWS:

Join us in the class and have a chance to win an autographed copy of her brand new book of stitches. Remember all you have to do is buy a canvas and Sharon will help you turn it into a masterpiece. Sharon has been teaching at Designers Desk for years. She has also taught for ANG, EGA, TNNA along with writing her own great stitch guides. Class fee is $150.00 for 2 days - $275.00 for 4 days. lots of fun and lunch is included. Space is limited so sign up soon!.

This witch has fun colors and interesting stitches, you will want to display your needlework on a stylish, soft leather tote. Sandy is the author of Shapes of Needlepoint Series 1: Circles,Squares,Triangles,Rectangles. She has competed in the Master Teacher Program of the ANG and will receive her Senior Master Certification at the ANG National Seminar. Sandy has taught needlework for over 35 years. This is a 4 day class - but if you cannot take off the second weekday - let us know. There is a small amount of prework to be done before the class begins. Check with the shop for details.

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AUGUST 19, 20, 21,22, 2011 -BRENDA HART CANVAS EMBELLISHMENT:

You purchase a canvas from Designers Desk and Brenda will help you develop a masterpiece. Brenda has a series of stitch books she has written. If you have her books - be sure to stop by and have her sign yours. Brenda has been teaching at our shop for over 20 years and there is always a waiting list for her class. Sign up for a minimum of two days for a class fee of $150.00 which includes lunch. If you sign up for 4 days the cost is only $275.00. Come join us for some fun!!! Remember space is limited so sign up early.

Do you love Laurel Burch designs? Now they are available on needlepoint canvas. We will have lots of them to choose from. Purchase any canvas and have Jill add some life and excitement to it . Jill founded Danji Designs and has been active in the needlepoint industry for many years. She owned her own shop, and writes her own stitch guides for Danji. She is a very fun lady to take a class from. Class fee is only $150.00 for 2 days - includes lunch. Do remember space is limited.

Another addition to our class list is Julia Snyder. You may have seen many of her stitch guides for the canvas painters! She has taught classes for ANG, EGA, Needlepointers, Destination Dallas Market, & TNNA Market. She has also written and published several stitch books: 176 Amazing Stitches, Backgrounds & Such, Darn Fillings, ect. Class fee is $150.00 for 2 days and $275.00 4 four days. Lots of fun and lunch is included. As always space is limited so be to sign up early so you don't miss out.

We are still making and adding to our schedule of classes and trunk shows for 2011 and 2012 so if you have a suggestion please call and let us know. (630) 262-1234.

TRUNK SHOWS

MAY 1ST- JULY 15TH 2011- OUT WITH THE OLD IN WITH THE NEW

Are you wanting to buy a new canvas or cross stitch project - but have some older ones you are not going to ever stitch and they are holding you back from buying a new project? Here is a way to earn some credit towards that new project. Select the canvases or kits you want to sell from your collection. Canvases and kits must be in good condition. bring them into the shop. You will receive a gift certificate for any of your items we sell. We will start excepting your items along with a $5.00 registration fee on April 11 2011. All items to be sold have to be in the shop by April 28, 2011. if you have nothing you want to sell- come on in and see what you might like to buy! BARGAINS GALORE!!! If you have any questions just give us a call at (630) 262-1234.

We hope to see you in the shop for our wonderful Trunk shows and in our classes taught by the best teachers around. We always have great things happening and love to share them with you.

As we end our newsletter we wanted to let you know that we are always updating our web site and have just added some of our newest items. To go directly to these new items simply click here New Arrivals At Designers Desk . Check back as we intend to try to add weekly to this section as we add new canvases to the shop.

As we mentioned earlier we are participating along with the other Geneva stores in the Chamber of Commerce Special festival program for Swedish days. For those of you who have smart phone or tablets you can use the free reader apps from the markets by simply searching DM Reader and choosing a free one. You then use your phones camera and the app to be taken to a special web site for savings and specials , but only during the week of June 21- June 26 2011. Below is the DM code just scan it and see the specials.